GREAT OUSEBURN Conservation Area Character Appraisal

Approved 16 September 2009 Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 27 Contents Page

1. Introduction...... 1 Objectives ...... 2 2. Planning policy context...... 2 3. Historic development & archaeology...... 3 4. Location & setting...... 4 5. Landscape analysis...... 7 6. Form & character of buildings...... 10 Map 1: Historic development ...... 14 Map 2: Conservation Area boundary ...... 15 Map 3: Analysis & concepts ...... 16 Map 4: Landscape character analysis ...... 17

Appendix A: 1. Management strategy ...... 18 2. Monitoring & review ...... 18 3. Maintaining quality ...... 18 4. Conservation Area boundary review ...... 18 5. The management of change ...... 20 6. Opportunities for enhancement ...... 20 7. Landscape issues ...... 23 Checklist ...... 24 Appendix B: Public consultation ...... 25 Appendix C: Further reading ...... 26

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1.1 Conservation Area Appraisals aim to The Appraisal will help us understand 1.6 By identifying what makes Great Ouseburn define and analyse the special interest the impact that development proposals special or distinctive, it is suggested that which constitutes the character and app- would have on the Conservation Area any future change, whether to individual earance of a place. It is these qualities and whether these are acceptable and/or buildings, building groups or the village as which warrant the designation of a appropriate. a whole, will be based on this understand- Conservation Area. Once this Appraisal ing of the past and present character of has been approved by Harrogate Borough 1.4 The assessment of the area’s special the village. In this way, we can manage Council, it will form an “evidence base” for architectural or historic interest is based future change to ensure it makes a posi- the Local Development Framework (LDF). on a careful and objective analysis of tive contribution towards preserving or Consequently, it will be a material consid- the area, using a method of analysis enhancing its special character. eration when determining applications recommended by English Heritage. for development, considering planning Various qualities are looked at including appeals or proposing works for the pres- historical development, building materials, ervation or enhancement of the area. It and relationships between buildings will also form the basis for a subsequent and open spaces. Appraisals aim to be Management Strategy, which will contain comprehensive but the omission of any proposals and policies for the conservation particular building, feature or space and enhancement of the area. should not be taken to imply that it is of no interest. 1.2 The Appraisal provides information and guidance to those wishing to carry out 1.5 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area was works in the Conservation Area whether originally designated in March 1994. or not they require planning approval. Following consultation, it was amended So, it is a useful source of information for further on 16 September 2009. This St Mary’s Church from the churchyard. property owners, agents, applicants and Appraisal aims to describe Great Ouse- members of the public who live or work burn as it is today and identify the special in Great Ouseburn. character and distinctiveness of its setting, buildings and open spaces. Having 1.3 The main function of the Conservation identified those special qualities, the Area Appraisal is to ensure that any works Appraisal will examine whether oppor- in the Conservation Area have regard to tunities exist to protect and enhance the special qualities of the area and to its character. devise a strategy to protect these qualities.

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 1 2. Planning policy context Objectives

2.1 Local authorities have a duty to designate character and appearance of the conser- The principal objectives of ‘areas of special architectural or historic vation area, and therefore, whether it is the Appraisal are: interest, the character or appearance contrary to saved Local Plan Policy HD3, of which it is desirable to preserve or which is the key policy for the control of  to define and record the enhance’ as conservation areas under development in conservation areas. special character and section 69 of the Planning (Listed The scope of Policy HD3 also covers interest of Great Ouseburn; Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act development proposals outside conserv- 1990. The same Act also requires local ation areas which would affect its setting planning authorities to periodically review or views into or out of the area.  to raise public awareness conservation areas. of the aims and objectives 2.4 Involving the community and raising of the Conservation Area 2.2 Government guidance on all development public awareness is an integral part of the desig-nation and stimulate affecting conservation areas is set out appraisal process and needs to be app- their involvement in the in Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: roached in a pro-active and innovative protection of its character; Planning and the Historic Environment way. Community involvement helps to (PPG15). PPG 15 advises local author- bring valuable public understanding and ities to define the elements that make ‘ownership’ to proposals for the area.  to identify what is worthy the special character or appearance of A report included in the appendix details of preservation to aid conservation areas in order to provide how the local community has been understanding; a sound basis on which to develop involved and the contribution it has local planning policies, preservation or made to this Appraisal.  to assess the action that enhancement strategies and to make may be necessary to development control decisions. safeguard this special 2.3 In determining planning applications for interest; development within conservation areas and applications for conservation area  to identify opportunities consent, the Council will give considerable for enhancement. weight to the content of conservation area character appraisals. The consideration of proposals in the context of the description contained in these appraisals will be an important factor in deciding whether a The view south-east down Main Street. proposal has an adverse effect on the

p. 2 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 3. Historic development & archaeology

3.1 The name Ouseburn derives from the of Kirby Hall on the site of an ancient ferry of the enclosure Act of 1777 the main little stream that flows into the River and river crossing known as Rudforth land owners were:- Mann Horsfield of Ure and comes from the Celtic word Wath. The original wooden bridge was Thorpe Green, reverend Thomas Cauthy ‘uisge’ which simply means ‘water’. destroyed by an ice flow in 1875 and vicar of Great Ouseburn, His Majesty the The stream’s source, in the grounds of rebuilt of metal in 1877. King, Lord Arundel Galway of Allerton the former Workhouse, is marked by a Park, Sir John Stapylton of Myton on pillar inscribed: ‘OUSE RIVER HEAD’ 3.3 Great Ouseburn was largely based on Swale, Henry Thompson of Kirby Hall, ‘OUSEGILL SPRING Ft. 13 miles agriculture but it was also a service and George Cass, Christopher Oxley, Thomas 4 miles’ The stream manufacturing centre with around 30 Slingsby, William Benson and there were runs to the south of the village to its retail and manufacturing establishments 32 other smaller owners of land or property confluence with the at which recorded in 1840. It was also an admin- mentioned. This range of ownership has point the river becomse known as the istrative centre, in 1828 it was the helped create the varied and unplanned Ouse. William Cam den wrote “the little headquarters of the Great Ouseburn streetscene with its variety of styles and pretty rivulet which runs into the river at Gilbert Union comprising 40 parishes. property sizes. Ouseburn, giving the name to the Ouse In 1854 this was supersceded by the Great and robbing the Eure of it” (Britannia, Ouseburn Poor Law Union. The existing 3.5 In 1950 there were 10 working farms in 1586). Great Ouseburn Union workhouse building the village and now only Walnut Farm is was erected in 1856-7 on the site of the left. The former brickyard, steam corn mill, 3.2 From William the Conqueror’s time previous Gilbert Union workhouse and Tan Yard and malt kilns of the nineteenth until around 1770, the area around the infirmary was erected in 1891. The century have long since disappeared along was a royal forest within Great Ouseburn Rural Sanitary District with the numerous shops and trades. With which Great Ouseburn held the status of was formed in 1875 followed by Great the advent of the car and mechanisation in Forest Liberty Town. In the Domesday Ouseburn Rural District Council from1887 agriculture now only the Post Office shop, Survey it is recorded that the King had until 1938. During World War 2, the the Crown Inn, Joinery Workshop, Stone 12 carucates of land in ‘Useburne’ in building housed Italian prisoners of war Mason, Builder’s yard and Blacksmith the ‘Borgescire’ region of ‘Eurviscire’ and, in 1953, it was bought by Campbell remain. (). Before 1066, the land was & Penty seed merchants with much of held by Alfred, Ramkel, Orm, Thorbrandr the interior of this building remaining and Rawn, there was land for 6 ploughs unchanged. and it was 1 league long or broad. Travel in the forests was difficult and dangerous 3.4 The ownership of the rich and fertile and Great Ouseburn’s position on the land of Great Ouseburn devolved over edge of the forest (its land spanning from the centuries with no principle landowner. the Great North Road to the ancient river In 1348, to compensate for damage crossing of the river Ure and on to the done by the royal army before the battle edge of the forest of Galtres) made it an of Neville’s Cross, Sir Thomas Rokeby important focus for travellers. The Toll gave the church of Great Ouseburn to bridge across the Ure was built under a Egglestone Abbey which it held until the 1772 act of parliament by John Thompson abbey was dissolved in 1540. At the time ©Crown copyright. All Rights Reserved. Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2009 ©Crown copyright.

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 3 4. Location & setting

4.1 The village of Great Ouseburn is set in At the northern boundary of the Conser- the typically undulating countryside of the vation Area the village green opens out Vale of York and is 4 miles south east of to give views of the countryside beyond. Boroughbridge and 8 miles north east of Historically a farming community, the built Knaresborough. The village is of linear form of the farm houses, outbuildings, form, running approximately parallel to access routes and traditional field patterns the Ouse Gill Beck and lying above the contribute to the unique character of the floodplain. The church is prominent at the village. The strong link with the farming crest of the gentle hill on which the village economy is maintained visually within the is situated. The village green lies at the village where farmyards and farm buildings lower north end of the Main Street where abut the Main Street. Views from the Main Branton Lane and the road to Street into farmyards show the interesting Upper Dunsforth converge. juxtaposition of the different masses of the Traditional farmhouse. farm buildings, and opposite the Townend 4.2 The village street is flanked by two storey Farm redevelopment, the narrow access to sense of enclosure and form strong vis- buildings which are generally tight up to the former joinery works proves itself to be ual ties throughout the village. These the back of the pavement or set behind a courtyard, bounded on one side by small front gardens serve to soften the small walled front gardens, giving a strong an row of unpretentious cottages and on built form and are attractive in the street continuity of enclosure. This is strength- the other by a barn which was a former scene, providing a source of colour and ened by wide grass verges along much of biscuit factory and police house. texture with the changing seasons. Where the length of the Main Street, which adds the properties are raised above street to the rurality of the village. The deep 4.3 Essentially linear in form, the Main Street level, the boundary walls become retaining cutting formed by the road creates raised, is the arterial road. The centre of the walls. The relative levels of the houses grass-ed banks with cottages raised above village remains strongly linked to its and green banks are an important part of the street level, creating a gently varying historical rural surroundings, with open the character of the village. roofline throughout the village and land cutting into the core at the north end adding to the sense of enclosure. of the village with the triangular green and 4.5 Approaching the village from the north, Seggans Field beyond. These links are the road rises gently and the high walls, vital to illustrate Great Ouseburns’ historic together with the canopies of mature trees, origins. The green gaps and spaces create a sense of intrigue, limiting views between buildings allow views out to the down the main village street and giving a countryside and provide important links strong sense of enclosure at the north end. between the village and its surroundings. Similarly, at the south end of the village, the gentle curve in the road coupled with 4.4 Houses generally present the roof slope hedgerows/boundary walls and rising land, and eaves, rather than the gable, to the restricts long views into the village thereby street and are set back with gardens creating a sense of enclosure. behind boundary walls, which add to the

The variation in roofline along Main Street.

p. 4 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 along Church Field Lane on the north side the stone, which has been on the green of Main Street and more recently, Townend for as long as people can remember. The Court, at the south end of the village. inscription is from Romeo and Juliet Act 3 These later developments are sited on Scene 5: “I have more care to stay than former farmsteads. Further development will to go” is evident along Carr Side Road. This piecemeal development lacks the cohesion in terms of design and materials, which is evident with the more traditional properties in the village.

An example of cobbled walling. 4.6 Most expansion has occurred at the north end of the village towards Branton Green on the south side of Branton Lane. The style, form and layout of this modern The Millennium Stone and shelter. hou-sing development does not reflect the vernacular, rather it extends the village 4.8 The continuous frontages of the built form in an uncharacteristic way resulting in - comprising informal groups of houses, a discordant element in the village. terraces, cottages and former and existing Similarly the cul-de-sac development agricultural buildings - along Main Street of Springfield Rise detracts from the gives the appearance of a relatively high Tradtional barn along Back Lane. established linear form of the village, density. However, many properties have 4.7 As noted above, the layout of Great Ouse- large rear gardens and driveways, pass- burn is linear, the main street forms the ageways and spaces between buildings backbone of the village and remains central giving intriguing views into the open to the character and appearance of the countryside beyond from the main street. present Conservation Area. This layout These gaps and spaces serve to soften the restricts creation of quiet pedestrian areas or amenity open space to serve as an obvious ‘centre’, although the church and its churchyard with a wealth of mature trees do provide a visual focus. Furthermore the small triangular green, which is well defined by three roads at the north end Built form and boundary walls provide continuity and enclosure. provides a local focal point in this part of however the full impact is softened by the village. The mature trees on the green a change in topography as rising land add to the rural character of the village and obscures the majority of properties in this enhance the character and appearance of cul-de-sac when viewed from the Main the Conservation Area.’ The Millennium Street. There has also been development seat on the green provides a platform for Traditional farm buildings to rear of farmhouse fronting Main Street.

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 5 the school and the village hall - the latter is outside of the current Conservation Area. Walnut Farm is the only surviving operational farm in the village. However, some traditional agricultural buildings remain, specifically the barns of Copthorne Farm and West View Farm, helping to retain the rural character of the village. Other former farm groups are less easily recognised as such because the original buildings have been converted and new buildings have intruded into the original Short, characterful terrace of cottages. layout. Residential development at the 4.9 The village is predominantly residential northern end of the village, such as the in character and historic building types properties along the south side of Branton include larger detached houses with Lane and leaving the village along Carr formal frontages such as Rosehurst and Side Road are not characteristic of the locally distinctive properties that form the Gaps in the building line afford views to countryside beyond. Holly Cottage, with former farmhouses such as Church Hill Farm House and historic core of the village. built form and add to the villages’ rurality. Prospect Farm House. Short terraces In addition, there are other privately of characterful cottages are also evident owned green spaces and fields within and in the village. Additionally, there are surrounding the Conservation Area which several former agricultural buildings, also make a special contribution to its rural which have been converted into houses. qualities, aiding the transition from the Non-residential buildings include the built form to the open countryside beyond. public house, the church, the post office, These green areas are integral to the character of the Conservation Area.

p. 6 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 5. Landscape analysis

5.1 This section describes the character the enclosure of the built form and 5.7 A significant local focal point within the of the landscape in and around Great the boundary walls. Views are largely village, visible from both the north and Ouseburn. It identifies the key landscape ‘contained’ within the village instead south, is the Church of St Mary, set on characteristics which make the village of leading down the long, vanishing a knoll, which may suggest evidence distinctive. The landscape around Great perspective of a straight road. of an early settlement on the site. Ouseburn is sensitive to change as a result of development and intensive farming 5.5 At the edges of the village, views outwards practices. Such changes need to be are framed by roadside trees, beyond carefully managed. which the countryside opens out. Mature trees surrounding the buildings provide a 5.2 The village is situated in a generally flat, backdrop to the village. Within the village low-lying landscape. Patches of ‘wild’ wet a number of properties are set back behind pasture and dense woodland carr grow front gardens which add to the quality of alongside Ouse Gill Beck and with the the views within the village itself - as do built form of the village this encloses the the presence of garden trees and shrubs. landscape allowing only glimpses of the farmland beyond. Outside the influence of 5.6 Views of traditional brick built outbuildings Ouse Gill Beck, the rectangular grassland behind frontage properties and out to open and arable fields contrast with the smaller countryside beyond, can be glimpsed The Church is also highly visible looking south east. enclosures around Great Ouseburn. The through gaps and spaces between build- Significant Field Boundaries latter are long, narrow and linear (typical ings. These views serve to connect the 5.8 The medium sized fields and the medieval of medieval field enclosures with evidence village with its surrounding landscape and toft enclosures are important, particularly of the ridge and furrow method of farming) agricultural heritage, adding to the rurality to the north east of Great Ouseburn. With indicating a long farming history. of its setting. the exception of a stone wall on the app- 5.3 Field pattern and land use are important roach to the village, field boundaries, to the setting and character of the village where they survive are hedgerows in good amidst the intensive arable farmland of the condition. The grassland strip fields bound surrounding area. The distinctiveness of by a strong hedgerow network character- the area is sensitive to the loss of the small ising early enclosures are important to the scale field patterns and pastoral setting. landscape setting of the village, providing physical and visual connectivity to the Key Views countryside. 5.4 There is no vista running right through the 5.9 Whilst some of the hedgerows have dis- village. Rather, views along Main Street appeared, the remaining hedgerows are likely to be of botanical as well as historic are terminated by gentle bends in the Looking north west along Main Street - the Church prominent in road, the topography of the settlement, the streetscape. and landscape interest. Some hedges and walls along parish boundaries, old roads

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 7 and tracks are likely to date back to the medieval period. Most were laid out in successive enclosures from the late Middle Ages through to the nineteenth century. It is therefore important to pre-serve and enhance the ancient hedge boundaries for their historical and wildlife value. Within the village hedge planting serve to screen some modern developments.

Landmark Trees & Woodland

5.10 There are very few individual trees along Tree-lined footpath at the north west end of the village. field boundaries. However, woodland Geology clumps exist along the line of Ouse Gill Beck and there is sparse woodland cover 5.12 The settlement is built on Sherwood in the wider landscape surrounding the sandstone overlain with sandy till giving village. This consistent scattering of rise to deep, fine-loamy, slowly-permeable woodland clumps and trees maintains brown soils. Narrow, high walled footpath linking Main Street with Back Lane. balance across a simple landscape of arable fields and occasional improved Strategic Pedestrian Routes Boundary Walls grass fields. 5.13 There is good access and connectivity 5.15 Walls are a particularly important feature of the village and are built of a variety 5.11 The presence of landmark trees and between the village and the countryside of materials, including brick with stone woodland in or around the settlement gives due to a number of public footpaths copings, cobbled walls with brick lacing the village an immediate semi-rural appeal, and bridleways. There are also narrow courses and stone. The walls are either contributing to the rural pastoral setting of passage ways and snickets running simple high walls to farmyards, maintain- the village. The avenue of lime trees along between and behind the houses to open ing the enclosure of the village space, or Branton Lane is an important feature in the countryside, such as the passage way that lower garden walls, some ornamented village, particularly on the approach from runs from Main Street down the south side the northwest, affording a protected walk of the church, flanked by very high brick into the village. The mature trees on the walls and mature trees. grass triangle create a degree of enclosure 5.14 Bitmac footways are laid adjacent to grass at the north-western edge of the village, verges along the north side of Main Street and add to its rural character. There is running into the grass verges or up to also established tree planting behind concrete kerbs. These footways ensure the Church. The trees in Townend field ‘walking to school’ routes are maintained are all that remain from the sale of for the children of the village and extend- timber on the Kirby Hall Estate ing to the neighbouring village of , which does not have its

own school. Traditional barn constructed if cobble walls with brick lacing courses.

p. 8 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 forms strong visual ties throughout the points, where the road creates a deep village, which are integral to the character cutting, these verges become raised above of the Conservation Area. the road level. The verges serve to soften the built form and are an important visual Grass Verges feature, contributing to the rural character of the village. 5.16 Along the length of Main Street grass verges follow the building line. At some Wildlife 5.17 The marshy meadows alongside Ouse Gill Beck are designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation

Rosecroft’s distinctive railings. (SINC). This wetland area extends towards the Church of Holy Trinity (Little with railings, particularly fronting the formal Ouseburn) and Little Ouseburn Bridge. more imposing properties in the village. Some of the plants found on Ouseburn These railings are not overly ornate but Carr include orchids, woundwort, retain an elegant simplicity. Those of note vetch and yarrow. include the railings enclosing Rosecroft and Poplar View. This network of bound- aries adds to the sense of enclosure and Main Street’s grass verges.

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 9 6. The form & character of buildings

6.1 There are 15 buildings or structures in part of the octagonal cross shaft of a Great Ouseburn that are included on medieval limestone cross. The walling is the Statutory List of Buildings of Special partly cobble with brick lacing courses and Architectural or Historic Interest: cambered copings, and partly red brick in St Mary’s Church...... Grade II* Flemish bond with flat sandstone coping. Serpentine walls, ramped up to square Churchyard walls & Cross...... Grade II section piers with pyramidal caps, form Garden wall near Church the churchyard entrance. The wall on the Hill Farmhouse...... Grade II south east side of the churchyard forms Well Farm House...... Grade II one side of the ginnel known as Tom Lane Walnut Farm House ...... Grade II which is closed on the other side by the garden wall of Church Hill Farm House. Prospect Farm House...... Grade II Church Hill Farm House. Church Hill Farm House...... Grade II 6.4 Well Farm House is of late seventeenth property is probably timber-framed, in Church Hill Cottage...... Grade II - early eighteenth century date. The prop- erty has been extended and modernised orange-red brick in loose English garden Yeomans Cottage...... Grade II and the front wall was rebuilt in the 1970s wall bond, with a pantile roof and coped Wingate Cottage...... Grade II and again in 2002. It is of timber framed gables. A three course band is evident Springfield Farm House...... Grade II construction with infill of red brick in at first floor. Holly Cottage; house stretcher bond and a pantile roof. The 6.6 Prospect Farm House is circa 1700 with wall & railings...... Grade II property is two storeys high and four twentieth century alterations. The property bays wide. Internally, timber framing is Manor House Garage...... Grade II is probably timber-framed, in orange exposed. Cedar Croft...... Grade II mottled brick in loose English garden wall bond. The roof covering is pantiles with Rosecroft House & the wall 6.5 Walnut Farm House was constructed in tumbled brick gables. At first floor there is & railings...... Grade II the mid-eighteenth century with nineteenth and twentieth century alterations. The a band of three raised courses. Similarly, 6.2 St Mary’s Church, which is the focal point there is a three course eaves band, the of the village, has a Norman tower with a middle one of which is cogged. thirteenth century belfry, fourteenth century 6.7 The eastern end of Church Hill Farm arcades, a 3-bay aisled nave rebuilt in House dates to the seventeenth century 1820 and a fifteenth century chancel. and this was extended in 1770. The The south chapel was built in 1883. The property is rendered and colour-washed Church is constructed of ashlar stone with a pantiled roof and colour-washed with sandstone and the vestry is red brick. brick stacks at the gable end and right of The roof is covered with stone slate. centre, each with a cogged brick band 6.3 The late eighteenth century - early near the top. The principal door, which nineteenth century wall enclosing the is centre-left, is of six raised and fielded panels beneath a radial fanlight and churchyard incorporates the base and Well Farm House.

p. 10 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 recessed in fluted pilaster door case with original dairy, half sunk in the ground. covered in slate and is hipped at the console cornice hood. The windows are In the outshut there is a nineteenth right hand side. The chimney stack has 12 pane sashes with painted stone sills. century closed string staircase with stick a cogged brick band. The door, which is balustrades, ramped up handrail and of six raised and fielded panels beneath 6.8 Church Hill Cottage is of eighteenth tapered turned newels. a patterned overlight, is recessed in a century origin. This brick and cobble corniced timber doorcase with panelled building was originally a pair of two up/ 9.10 Wingate Cottage is a timber-framed house, reveals. There is a segmental carriage two down cottages, each with a cellar lined the frame of which was probably built arch to the left of the house door and a with gravestones, no doubt lifted from in the early nineteenth century, but the canted bay window to the right, with a the nearby churchyard. In the nineteenth exterior was rebuilt in orange-red brick 16-pane front sash, cornice and flat roof. century the property was converted into in loose English garden wall bond in the Detailing on the house includes a raised one cottage. The property is rendered early-mid eighteenth century. The property eaves band and scrolled angle brackets. and colour-washed with pantile roof and was subsequently altered and extended in The garden wall has sloped stone copings colour-washed brick gable end stacks. the twentieth century. The roof is covered and cast iron railings with spear tips. The The door, which is right of centre, is of six in pantiles with chimney stacks on the gate posts and standards have urn and sunk panels beneath a blocked patterned right hand side gable end and to the left pomegranate finials. overlight. The windows are 16 pane of centre. Detailing includes three course sashes and have stone sills and raised bands at first floor and eaves levels, 9.13 Manor House Garage is of early cambered heads. with the eaves band being dentilled. seventeenth century date with later Internally, the timber frame is largely seventeenth and eighteenth century rear 6.9 The datestone on Yeomans Cottage gives hidden, however features of interest extensions. The roof was raised in the 1637 as the buildings’ date of construction. include an inglenook fireplace, a beehive eigthteenth century and in the twentieth However, nineteenth and twentieth century oven with a timber fire door, an early-mid century the property was modernised. alterations and extensions are evident. eighteenth century stone fireplace with It is whitewashed rendered brick, on a This timber-framed property is rendered at moulded cornice shelf and a complete high flat plinth with a pantile roof, which the front and to the rear pink-brown brick in brick firehood. has coped gables and moulded front stretcher bond is exposed. The roof kneelers. The property is arranged on a is covered with pantiles with brick and 9.11 Springfield Farm House dates back to lobby-entry plan with a rear wing added. rendered stacks. The property is laid the late eighteenth century with nineteenth The original plank door is to the right out in a 3-cell, lobby-entry plan with and twentieth century alterations. It is of centre. The fenestration is twentieth a continuous outshut. The left bay is constructed of orange brick in loose century in altered openings throughout, an extension. To the right of centre English garden wall bond, which is with the possible exception of the circular are panelled double doors in a gabled rendered and whitewashed at the front. window over the door. Internally a mass- projecting porch. Internally extensive The roof is pantiled with a right of centre ive double hearthed stack survives and a timber framing is evident. Six braced chimney stack. The part-glazed door is to splendid seventeenth century closed string posts, raised on padstones, are visible and the left of centre and is flanked by 16-pane staircase with bulbous turned balusters the original bressumer (beam fronting the sashes. The openings at first floor have rises through the house to the attic. hearth) and a plank door on cockshead louvred shutters. Detailing includes a hinges survive. In addition, massive raised dentilled eaves band. 9.14 Cedar Croft was constructed in the chamfer-stopped spine beams, chamfered late eighteenth century with a late joists and studding survive. There is a 9.12 Holly Cottage and its garden wall are nineteenth century extension at the rear. nineteenth century firegrate and bread constructed of mottled plum brick in The property is rendered and colour- oven by Barker of and an English garden wall bond. The roof is washed with a pantile roof and brick

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 11 stacks. The door, which is to the left of This attractive Victorian school house, with centre, is of six raised and fielded panels its steeply pitched slate roof, is distinctive beneath a patterned radial fanlight. The in style and form and achieves a degree windows are 12-pane sashes throughout of prominence on approaching the village with painted sills and painted wedge from the south. lintels with keyblocks. 9.18 The key characteristics of the local archi- 9.15 Rosecroft is rendered and colour-washed tectural style are as follows: with a slate roof. It is of late eighteenth century date with nineteenth and twen- General form tieth century alterations. The entrance 9.19 Most of the buildings in Great Ouseburn is a pair of panelled doors with overlight, are of simple form, derived from the vern-

beneath a blind first floor window. Exist- acular of brick walls and pantile roofs. The A view of the School from the south east. ing windows are 16-pane sashes with colour of individual houses varies with that painted sills. Detailing includes a raised of their bricks and some houses have been with overhanging eaves and decorative first floor band and a dentilled eaves rendered. The ratio of window to wall is bargeboards. Great Ouseburn is notable band. The red brick garden wall is in generally low giving the buildings a robust for the number of seventeenth century English garden wall bond with chamfered and possibly earlier timber-framed houses stone copings and a cast iron gate and and cottages which are known to survive. railings decorate with foliated scrolls There may be others, as yet unrecognised, with fleur-de-lys finials. The gate posts behind later brick re-fronting and rebuilding. incorporate a sunflower motif. Materials 9.16 In addition, there are a number of unlisted historic buildings which make 9.20 In the Conservation Area a limited palette a positive contribution to the character of materials is evident. The majority of and appear-ance of the Conservation buildings are of brick but there are also Area and are of particular interest locally. a number which are rendered (often These buildings have been identified concealing a cobbled construction) or during the public consultation and are timber-framed, adding variation in colour and texture to the street scene. Pantiles recorded on the Concept Map. There is The Primary School from Main Street a general presumption that buildings of local interest within the Conservation Area character. The detailing is unpretentious will be protected from demolition and the and consistent throughout the village; Borough Council will be especially vigilant eaves without overhangs, gables without when considering applications copings, rubbed brick heads to windows for alteration or extension. and occasionally a dogstooth brick banding detail at eaves and string courses. Some 9.17 Great Ouseburn Community Primary of the more imposing houses are Georgian School was established in 1854 with in style, set back from the street with the laying of the foundation stone by Sir pedimented doorways, more elaborate Henry Mesey-Thompson of Kirby Hall and window surrounds and heads, slate roofs dedi-cated by the then Bishop of . Cedar Croft, rendered and colour-washed.

p. 12 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 a terrace. The gable chimneys are built 9.24 Unfortunately, the character of many within the thickness of the external wall houses has been marred by inappropriate and not expressed on the gable wall. refenestration. Many traditional types of window have been replaced by PVCu Windows windows. These alterations have a detrimental impact on the character and 9.23 Windows on street frontages are usually appearance of the building, and of the vertical sliding sashes, the majority of village, and the Council would encourage which are set forward with exposed owners intending to replace windows to frames. Some cottages have horizontally use traditional timber windows of approp- sliding Yorkshire sashes, generally without riate design and detail. external lintel or sills. Stone mullioned

Pedimented doorway with radial fanlight above the door. windows are not evident on domestic properties in the village. Most mid to late are the predominant roofing material but twentieth century windows are side- there is also evidence of Welsh Slate. hinged casement windows. Architectural detailing 9.21 The majority of buildings in Great Ouseburn are not richly decorated, yet there is a distinctive style with detailing typical of vernacular architecture in the vale of York.

Dogtooth brick banding detail at the String courses. Roof detailing 9.22 Most buildings have brick chimney stacks situated at the ridge, either at the gable end or between adjacent properties in

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 13 Map 1: Historical development of Great Ouseburn prosecution or civil proceedings. Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2009 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with permission of Controller Her Majesty’ s Stationery Office. ©Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction may lead to

p. 14 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 Map 2: Great Ouseburn Conservation Area boundary prosecution or civil proceedings. Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2009 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with permission of Controller Her Majesty’ s Stationery Office. ©Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction may lead to

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 15 Map 3: Analysis & concepts prosecution or civil proceedings. Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2009 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with permission of Controller Her Majesty’ s Stationery Office. ©Crown copyright. Un authorised reproduction may lead to

p. 16 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 Map 4: Landscape character analysis prosecution or civil proceedings. Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2009 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with permission of Controller Her Majesty’ s Stationery Office. ©Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction may lead to

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 17 Appendix A

1. Management strategy of local interest in the Conservation Area. This record was compiled with involvement of the community at the public consultation event. The purpose of the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy is to provide a clear and structured approach to development and alter- ations which impact on the Great Ouseburn Conservation Area. The 3. Maintaining quality special qualities, which “it is desirable to preserve or enhance”, have To maintain the recognisable quality of the Great Ouseburn Conservation been identified in the Appraisal. Area and to ensure the highest quality of design, the Council will: Although Great Ouseburn is an attractive village, it does not follow that all  From time to time review the Character Appraisal and manage- buildings and spaces within the Conservation Area necessarily contribute ment strategy, which will act as a basis for development control to that attractiveness. Ultimately, the aims are: decisions and the preparation of design briefs; a) to explore whether there are any buildings or areas which are at  Require all applications to include appropriate written odds with or spoil the character of the Conservation Area, and information and legible, accurate and up to date, fully b) to consider how the special character or distinctiveness, as annotated scale drawings; defined in earlier sections of this document, might be best  Keep under review a list of buildings of local interest, that preserved or enhanced. positively contribute to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area; Clearly some of the ideas or suggestions will relate to buildings or land in private ownership. It is important to note that individual owners and/or  Where appropriate prepare supplementary planning documents the local community will not be under any obligation to make the changes including design guidance and development briefs; or improvements suggested. However, they may be encouraged to think  Expect the historic elements which are essential part of the about suggestions made, and once the Appraisal has been adopted, the special architectural character of the Conservation Area to findings and recommendations will be considered by the Borough Council be preserved, repaired and reinstated where appropriate. in response to any applications for planning permission, listed building consent, Conservation Area consent or requests for grant aid. 4. Conservation Area boundary review 2. Monitoring & review As part of the process of produc- ing the Appraisal, the existing The Borough Council is required to review its conservation areas on a Conservation Area boundary was regular basis, this may involve the designation of new Conservation Areas, reviewed. The outcome of the the de-designation of areas that have lost their special character, or the public consultation event identified extension of existing Conservation Areas. The special character of Great adjoining areas as being of posi- Ouseburn has been re-evaluated as part of the process of preparing the tive interest in ways which directly Appraisal and this contributes to the overall review. relate to the special character of Part of the review process involves the maintenance of a comprehensive the existing Conservation Area. and up to date photographic record to establish a visual survey of buildings The future inclusion of the these areas will be determined on the Town End field at south of village with views to Holy Trinity Church. basis of whether they have the necessary “special architectural

p. 18 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to the village and is important to preserve and enhance”. the special landscape setting of the village - and indeed the The following areas were suggested by residents at the workshop, for Conservation Area - which inclusion in an enlarged Conservation Area: is distinctive and creates a 1. Seggans Field sense of place. The field forms 2. Town End Field a band of open countryside 3. Well Lane & Carrside Road between the village and the 4. Town End Court neighbouring settlement of 5. Back Lane Little Ouseburn and affords key 6. Rear Gardens to N & S side of Main Street views across to Holy Trinity These suggestions are discussed in detail below. Church and the Thompson Mausoleum. However, The village’s allotments. It was proposed to extend the Conservation Area boundary to include the extending the Conservation Seggans Field to the north of Great Ouseburn, on the north side of Branton Area boundary to include Town End field is not considered to be justified as Lane. This would protect the line of mature lime trees that border the north it has no historical significance associated with the village. Consequently, side of the road creating an attractive approach into the village. It is ack- the boundary remains unaltered here. nowledged that the line of mature trees are important on approaching the village from the north and Seggans Field is an attractive ribbon of open A further extension to the Conservation Area boundary was suggested, countryside at the head of the village, which is important to the village’s specifically up to and including Belgrave House, the frontage properties setting. However, the open field is beyond the confines of the village and on both sides of the road and the allotments along Well Lane. A ‘blanket’ indeed, beyond the defined development limits. Whilst there is merit in protection along Carrside Road is not supported due to the fact that a preventing encroachment of development into open countryside at the number of the properties along this road out of the village are modern and village edges, this is already achieved through the application of appropriate not locally distinct. However, the properties at the north end of Carrside planning policies. In any event, Road do reflect the vernacular and are attractive, albeit altered. Further- this is not the purpose of the more, the brick built outbuilding sited in the far corner of the garden Conservation Area designation. associated with Pear Tree House is worthy of note. For these reasons Furthermore, the lime trees are the boundary has been extended to include the properties along the north covered by a Tree Preservation side of Carr-side Road up to and including the outbuilding associated with Order giving them additional Pear Tree House. But with regard to the allotments, whilst they are very protection. For these reasons, well maintained and attractive, they are not considered to have intrinsic inclusion of this field is not value that is worthy of inclusion in the Conservation Area. Conequently, the supported and the boundary boundary remains unchanged here. remains unchanged. Town End Court is a modern housing development, on the site of a former Similarly, Town End Field was farmstead, which comprises executive houses and a mix of smaller hous- suggested for inclusion in the ing. At present part of this attractive development is included within the Conservation Area. This field Traditional brick outbuilding associated with Pear Tree House. Conservation Area boundary and residents at the workshop proposed is located at the south end of

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 19 inclusion of the whole development. This proposal is not supported on the the enhancement of some areas as follows: grounds that the housing development is not of sufficient architectural or  Reinstate windows to their former pattern and detail where use historical interest to warrant its inclusion in the Conservation Area. of standardised factory made joinery and PVCu windows has Also suggested was the inclusion of Back Lane and the traditional brick undermined the character of historic areas. built, open sided farm buildings on the west side of the lane. Back Lane  Greater effort should be made to place overhead cables is a service road which joins Church Field Lane and the narrow footpath underground. that is flanked by high walls and runs between Church Hill Farm House  Replace items of street furniture and lighting with ones of and the churchyard. This service road serves the works at the north end more appropriate design. and the former farm steadings that front Main Street. This hedge-lined lane, together with other lanes surrounding the village, are now used for  Trees which make a particular contribution to the Conservation leisure activities such as rambling and dog walking. The farm buildings Area should be protected by Tree Preservation Orders (trees in are attractive and largely unaltered. Back Lane and the traditional farm conservation areas have a degree of protection). buildings reflect the village’s rural character and therefore it has been  Management of existing trees. included in the Conservation Area.  Repair and maintain boundary walls, particularly the retaining A final suggestion was the inclusion of existing gardens within the wall at the southern approach to the village. Conservation Area boundary. Currently the Conservation Area boundary appears to follow a rather arbitrary line in some places, which dissects  Provision of hard some rear gardens. This is the case with the gardens associated with landscape boundary Broadway and Field Head on the south side of Main Street and the ends features to the public of three properties located opposite the school. In order to rectify this, the house in liaison with Conservation Area boundary has been extended up to the natural the property owner. and established field boundary. The boundary to the public house should be delineated in the 5. The management of change floorscape with stone The special character and appearance of Great Ouseburn Conservation setts or similar and, ideally, the whole Area is vulnerable to erosion and significant harm through often well- The Old Forge intentioned, but misguided alterations and inappropriate change. forecourt should be re- surfaced with kidney stones in lieu of the present bitmac. Whilst there is scope for enhancement, there are no sites in the  Removal or appropriate re-siting of the unsightly air conditioning Conservation Area that could be considered to have a wholly negative unit on the front elevation of the public house. impact on the character of the Conservation Area.  Sympathetic redevelopment of The Forge at the north end 6. Opportunities for enhancement of the village. Great Ouseburn is an attractive village, and most of the buildings are in good condition. There are however, a number of opportunities for

p. 20 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 Existing buildings ment within the scope of planning control. Article 4 Directions are made by The survey of the existing buildings within Great Ouseburn clearly identified the Borough Council, and in some cases, would need confirmation by the that a distinctive character exists, although to some extent this has been Secretary of State. Article 4 Directions could be introduced throughout the Conservation Area or just to individual buildings whose special interest is eroded by subsequent alterations, which have not always recognised that distinctiveness. Over the past 30 years, public awareness and expectation considered to be at risk from incremental change. of the planning system to Reinstatement of architectural detail protect the ‘familiar and cher- Quite a number of buildings have been altered, which has changed their ished scene’ has increased architectural form in a way, which conflicts with the distinctive character substantially. Additionally, of Great Ouseburn - some, to such an extent that the original form and there now exists a greater character is no longer recognisable. The introduction of standardised understanding of the impact twentieth century door patterns and PVCu windows and porches is well which incremental change established, but much original fabric remains. Use of non-traditional can have upon the distinctive finishes such as staining for joinery is detrimental to the character character of historic areas. and appearance of the village and controls or guidance to encourage Options to safeguard and painted timber and traditional details and materials should be introduced. enhance the architectural Unsympathetic alterations should be resisted. character of Great Ouse- burn could include some or Grant schemes all of the following: Vernacular cottages on north side of Carrside. Periodically, the Borough Council operates grant schemes to help maintain and enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Design Guidance Additional design guidance, which is more specific to Great Ouseburn, could be considered for future alterations to direct change towards materials Erosion of quality & loss of architectural detail and design detailing which complements the defined local architectural The character and appearance of buildings in the Conservation Area is character. This would be in the form of non-statutory planning guidance. harmed by the removal or loss of original architectural features and the use If adopted, this guidance would act as a yardstick against which proposals of inappropriate materials. For example, the loss of original joinery, sash could be assessed and could assist both existing and future residents in windows and front doors can have considerable negative impact on the understanding what is desirable. appearance of an historic building and the area. Insensitive re-pointing, painting or inappropriate render will harm the long-term durability of brick Article 4 Directions and stone work. Formal control over future alterations of buildings could be introduced through what is known as an Article 4 Direction, which removes permitted In all cases, the Borough Council will expect original historic features and development rights. These are legal rights to alter dwellings without the detailing to be retained, preserved and refurbished in the appropriate need for planning permission within strict limitations. Article 4 Directions manner, and only replaced where it can be demonstrated that it is can be designed to be drafted to control particular types of development beyond repair. relating, for example, only to roof covering or front elevations. They cannot place an embargo on change but, rather, bring certain types of develop-

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 21 Roof alterations & extensions character. The loss, for Rooflines and chimney stacks are important ele-ments in the Conservation example, of trees on the Area. Fundamental changes to the roofline, insensitive alterations, poor green or the avenue of materials, intrusive dormers, or inappropriate roof windows can all harm limes to the north west, the character of the historic roofscape and will not be acceptable. would significantly erode the character. In accordance with the Council’s Land- Gardens & front boundary treatments scape Design Guide, the Front and rear gardens make an important contribution to the streetscape existing pattern of hedge- and character of the area. The Borough Council will resist the loss of rows, hedgerow trees, soft landscaping and original boundary walls and railings. For example, trees and shrubs should Tradtional road signs on the village green. the construction of new openings and the consequent breaking up of the be preserved and repaired continuous brick walls flanking the main street would be detrimental through managed planting and maintenance. In considering both of to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. these areas, guidance should be geared towards tree/shrub planting and management methods that improve wildlife habitats. Telecommunications equipment, satellite & cable dishes Street furniture External telecommunications apparatus including cable runs can harm The design and appearance of street furniture in the village adds to street the appearance of historic buildings. The Borough Council can provide clutter and needs improvement in order to visually enhance the character guidance on the installation of telecommunication equipment including and appearance of the area. satellite dishes. New development Overhead Wires are intrusive throughout the Conservation Area and undergrounding of cables would considerably enhance the character of the A key consideration is the village. This should be a long term aim in the interests of the character and impact that future development appearance of the Conservation Area. proposals (whether in the form of new buildings or through the exten-sion of existing buildings) Floorscape might have on the distinctive It is unlikely that in past times street surfaces in Great Ouseburn were form and character of the formalised with setts, paving or cobbles and it is considered that modern Conservation Area. tarmac is a natural succ-essor to the rammed earth and stone that would have preceded it. In parts of the village concrete kerbings have been used. New buildings will only be It is considered that these should be replaced with more traditional stone permitted where they respect, rather than compete with the kerbings in the interests of the visual amenity of the Conservation Area. Recent extension to a traditional property in the village. historic skyline, respect land- Important trees form and landscape pattern and are accompanied by a comprehensive landscape scheme that is integral to the design. New development must be The existing mature trees in the Conservation Area, add to its charm and

p. 22 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 of a suitable quality of design and execution and should relate to its context Tree Planting and respect the established values identified in the Appraisal. The Council New structure planting at the edge of the village will help to integrate will encourage new development that complements the established grain existing development and provide improved setting in those areas where or settlement pattern, whilst representing the time in which it is built and the buildings are out of character. Care should be taken not to isolate the culture it accommodates. New development should respect and not impact village from its surroundings taking account of characteristic patterns on the exiting spaces between buildings. of tree and woodland cover. A further key consideration for new development is the appropriateness of the overall mass or volume of the building and its scale. A new building Village edges should be in harmony with, or complementary to, its neighbours. It is Backland development in Great Ouseburn has an impact on its settings imp-ortant that the materials generally match or complement those that and linear character and modern development can be a discordant element are historically dominant in the area. Within the above criteria, new where it doesn’t respect the vernacular tradition. For these reasons, develop-ment should aim to achieve creative design solutions, whether backland development in this linear village should be discouraged. New contemporary or traditional in style. development should be appropriate to the settlement pattern and in keeping with the local vernacular. Change of use of fields to garden should be Employment & commercial activity avoided as this can impact upon the characteristic field pattern important Commercial activity can provide a focus for the community and contribute to to the historic setting of the village. the character of the village. The village is fortunate to have some services such as a pub, village hall, post office and a school. It is important to retain Footpaths an element of employment use in the village in order to retain its character Whilst there are a number of footpaths in the vicinity of the village, there as a working village rather than a dormitory village. Maintaining the village are very few circular walks and very limited access to the River Ure. There hall provides a focus for community activity. Efforts should be made to may be scope for improving the footpath network around the village and encourage and support businesses and to protect and enhance existing improving linkages across the landscape. The condition of the existing commercial activity and local services. footpath network in the area should be investigated and maintained.

Neutral buildings & spaces Wildlife & Nature conservation Neutral elements or buildings may have no special historic or architectural Wetland habitats are important to the area and their continued management quality in their own right, but nonetheless provide a setting for listed build- is important to the landscape character. Opportunities to create additional ings and unlisted building of special character or interest. This backcloth wetland habitats along the Ouseburn corridor would benefit wildlife links is important and needs careful management as a setting for the special and contribute to the distinctive nature of the stream. Possibilities for the elements. creation of wildlife corridors should be explored, particularly along existing hedgerows to improve diversity and enhance landscape pattern around 7. Landscape issues the village. The following guidelines have been developed in recognition of the land- scape sensitivities and pressures which exist within the Conservation Area:

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 23 Checklist

In managing future change in the Conservation Area, the following will be important:  Development should not impinge on the linear form and  The repair and reuse of older buildings should be encouraged character of Great Ouseburn. in the first instance rather than redevelopment.  Buildings should be constructed of materials which match  Maintain the softness of roadside verges by avoiding the or complement local traditional materials. introduction of kerbs where none existed historically.  Design should reflect the distinctive local architectural  Undertake positive management of the ageing stock of style both in terms of overall form and detailed design as mature trees. appropriate to the context.  Retain important gaps between buildings to ensure glimpses  Development should not impact upon tree cover. of trees and views are maintained.  In general new buildings should follow the established building  Minimise clutter of signage, street furniture and road markings. line, with frontage properties set back from the road edge  Repair and retain boundary walling. behind front gardens enclosed by brick walls.  Undertake the positive management of traditional field  New development should not adversely impact on the boundaries. historic skyline.

p. 24 Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 Appendix B

Public Consultation The outcome of the consultation event and the information gathered directly contributed to producing this Appraisal. Key issues raised at the event The Borough Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out included: the requirements for public consultation. To meet these requirements, and to inform a review of the Conservation Area, a public consultation event was  the preservation of Important views; held on Saturday 2 February 2008. This consultation took the form of a  identifying buildings of local interest; public meeting including a walkabout and a workshop session. Prior to the event residents were notified via a leaflet  suggestions for changes to the extent of the Conservation Area;

The format of the workshop included a short presentation on why the  the retention of important boundary walls; Conservation Area is being reviewed, the purpose of the Appraisal and  the retention and management of trees. management plans and a brief resumé on the changes that have happened since the original designation. Whilst every effort has been made to take into account and give due consideration to the views of the local residents (and to represent The main activity was a walkabout which involved dividing into groups those views in this Appraisal document) it has not been possible to be walking around part of the Conservation Area. The groups were encour- comprehensive. aged to make notes and take photographs to identify what makes Great Ouseburn special to them. On return to the village hall, the workshop Local involvement is an essential aspect of the consultation process and session enabled the groups to share the information gathered on the local residents were encouraged to comment on the draft documents during walkabout by annotating large maps of the village with text, symbols the consultation period from 20 April - 1 June 2008. Further amendments and photographs. The maps then facilitated a feedback session, mainly to the text and to the boundary were made following this consultation, and focusing on identifying potential areas within the Conservation Area the Conservation Area Assessment adopted by the Council and published in need of enhancement. on its website.

Great Ouseburn Conservation Area Character Appraisal - Approved 16 September 2009 p. 25 Appendix C

Further reading Department of the Environment and Department of Natural Heritage (1994) Planning Policy Guidance 15: Planning and the Historic Environment.

English Heritage (2006) Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals

English Heritage (2006) Guidance on the Management of Conservation Areas

Pevsner N. (1967) The Buildings of : Yorkshire West Riding

Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group: Report on the following buildings: Ref. 695 Prospect Farm (1980) Ref. 630 Yeomans Farm (1980) Ref. 17 Well Farm (1970) Well Farm (1980) Ref. 1381 Manor House Garage (1990)

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Our ref: NKBP Your ref: nd Date: 2 February 1012

Dear Owner/ Occupier,

CONFIRMED ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION FOR GREAT OUSEBURN CONSERVATION AREA

I write to notify you that Harrogate Borough Council’s Planning Committee confirmed the Article 4 Direction for Great Ouseburn Conservation Area on 31st January 2012. The Article 4 Direction came into effect on Friday 12th August 2011 when notice was served on you pursuant to Article 6(1)(a) of the General Permitted Development Order (GDPO), as amended. The Article 4 Direction will remain extant in perpetuity.

You may be aware that a review of the village conservation area was recently carried out with the help of the Parish Council and local residents. This review identified that a number of unsympathetic alterations and extensions carried out by property owners under ’permitted development’ rights are having a detrimental effect on the special character and appearance of the conservation area and the quality of the historic environment. The use of an Article 4 Direction is considered to be an appropriate response to help address this problem and is referenced in the management guidelines detailed in the Conservation Area Appraisal documents as one of a number of measures to help preserve and enhance the special character of the area, in line with government guidance.

Directions made under Article 4 (1) of the GDPO, as amended, are designed to bring under planning control particular types of development that would not normally need planning permission, classed as ‘permitted development’. The approved Article 4 Direction covers the whole of the designated conservation area in the village. The ‘permitted development’ rights that have been removed are detailed in the Schedule, a copy of which was sent with the letter notifying you of the Direction in August 2011. Owners of dwelling houses within this area now need to apply for planning permission to carry out any development detailed in the Schedule on an elevation fronting a highway, water way or open space in the area covered by the Article 4(1) Direction. A highway is defined as any public right of way. Open spaces include gap sites, large gardens or orchards, fields, greens or commons and spaces in the conservation area.

Please note the Direction, together with a map of the affected area and a list of properties included, can be viewed on the Council’s website at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/planning, or during office hours (8.45am-4.45pm) at the Planning Office, Knapping Mount, West Grove Road, Harrogate, HG1 2AE. Should you have any queries regarding the Article 4 Direction please contact either Karen Moulson or Naiomi Kempton at the address below.

Knapping Mount, West Grove Road, Harrogate, HG1 2AE NKBP/Gt. Ouseburn A4 Direction- CONFIRMED T: 01423 500600 TXT: 01423 556543 www.harrogate.gov.uk

Yours sincerely,

Mr Gary Bell Acting Head of Planning Services [email protected]

Knapping Mount, West Grove Road, Harrogate, HG1 2AE NKBP/Gt. Ouseburn A4 Direction- CONFIRMED T: 01423 500600 TXT: 01423 556543 www.harrogate.gov.uk